Israel Democracy Institute poll survey finds 63% want political camps to find common ground in fight over judicial shakeup

TV report says president proposing 14-day pause on coalition's legislative push to try to reach agreements

Lashing current process, Gali Baharav-Miara says legislation to limit High Court's power will 'fundamentally change the democratic nature of the state’s governance'

Conference of Presidents head refrains from opining on judicial overhaul, but worries about how it's perceived: Israel must 'continue to be seen as beacon of freedom and democracy'

Diaspora Jews have both the right and the responsibility to speak out against a government that is undermining our society’s cohesion and its democratic ethos

Report says coalition putting aside plans in bid limit distractions as it tries to push through its contentious judicial overhaul legislation

Baharav-Miara says reform package, including drastic changes to the selection of judges, creates a conflict of interests for PM, preventing him from any involvement in legislation

Backers, who include ex-executives at rabbinical seminaries, Jewish Federations, AIPAC and Conference of Presidents, warn against false antisemitism accusations at Israel critics

Nir Barkat tells tech leaders that contentious proposals for judiciary not mentioned by global counterparts; says as long as Israel has the best ideas, its tech sector will thrive

Committee chair says Hayut saying she'd engage in compromise talks only if legislative process is halted is 'serious violation of separation of powers,' invites her to committee